Can I play puzzles offline?

Sometimes you want a puzzle with no signal in sight. Here is how to keep solving even when you are off the grid.

Quick answer: Puzzle.now runs in your browser, so you need a connection to load a game and to save online stats. Once a puzzle is loaded, short interruptions usually will not stop your current game. For true offline play, our printable puzzles are the best choice.

How the online games load

Each puzzle loads in your browser when you open it, which needs a connection. After that, a brief drop usually will not interrupt a solo game in progress, though saving scores and leaderboard entries needs you back online. Timed multiplayer, of course, needs a steady connection throughout.

The offline-friendly answer

For genuinely no-signal play, grab our printable puzzles. You can print a word search or nonogram before a flight or a long drive and solve it with a pencil, no battery or bars required. It is the same brain workout, just on paper.

Plan ahead for trips

If you know you will be offline, print a small stack in advance and keep them handy. When you are back online, hop over to the full game library to log your times and pick up where you left off.

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Related questions

Can I print these puzzles?

Yes, our printable puzzles page has puzzles like word searches and nonograms you can print and solve with a pencil. They are perfect for travel, classrooms or any time you want a break from screens. Printing is free like everything else here.

Can I play the puzzles on my phone?

Yes, every puzzle works on phones and tablets straight from your browser, with no app to install. Controls adapt to touch, so you tap tiles, drag shapes and swipe to slide. The layout resizes to fit smaller screens automatically.

Is Puzzle.now free?

Yes, Puzzle.now is completely free. Every puzzle, the daily challenge, leaderboards and online multiplayer are all free to play. There is no trial, no paid tier and no charge to unlock any game.

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